ISO 50001:2018 Lead Auditor

The 2018 version of 50001 is now published. LiberoAssurance Training Team has designed ISO 50001:2018 Lead Auditor Course according to the latest version of the standard. ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management Systems (EnMS) was developed to assist organizations save energy, reduce energy costs, and meet environmental requirements.

The course, designed by LiberoAssurance Training team aims to equip participants with the necessary information to effectively conduct EnMS audits, in accordance with the internationally recognized best practice techniques for ISO 50001:2018.

Aims & Objectives

Attract and retain customers by meeting their current and future needs

Identify the aims and benefits of an ISO 50001:2018 audit

Interpret ISO 50001:2018 requirements for audit application

Plan, conduct and follow-up auditing activities that add real value

Grasp the application of risk-based thinking, leadership and process management

Access the latest auditor techniques and identify appropriate use

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this course you will be able to:

Learn the importance and benefits of an ISO 50001:2018 EnMS

Understand the key requirements, terms and definitions of ISO 50001:2018 and its structure, which incorporates the Annex SL common framework for management system standards

Grasp the main concepts such as risk-based thinking, process approach, Plan-Do-Check-Act, and the 7 management principles

Demonstrate understanding on the key differences between version 2011 and 2018

Plan, conduct, report and follow up an audit in any auditing situation

Explain the role of an auditor to plan, conduct, report and follow up an audit in accordance with ISO 50001

Establish and plan the activities of an audit team

Communicate effectively with the auditee and audit client

Organise and direct audit team members

Prepare and complete the audit report

Who should attend?

Energy managers/consultants

Energy appointed auditors

Those who wish to understand ISO 50001 and its application

Anyone involved in the planning, implementing, maintaining, supervising, or auditing of an ISO 50001:2018 EnMS

Anyone interest in energy management systems

Those starting their career in energy management

Prerequisite skills & knowledge: None required

Available in-house/distant learning? Yes

Created by: LiberoAssurance Accredited Training Centre

Part A Contents: ISO 50001 EnMS Requirements

Clauses 0-3

Introduction

Scope

Normative references

Terms and definitions

Context of organisation

Understanding the organisation and its context

Understanding the needs and expectations of interested parties

Determining the scope of the energy management system

Energy management system

Leadership

Leadership and commitment

Policy

Organizational roles, responsibilities and authorities

Planning

Actions to address risks and opportunities

Objectives, energy targets and planning to achieve them

Energy review

Energy performance indicators

Energy baseline

Planning for collection of energy data

Support

Resources

Competence

Awareness

Communication

Documented information

Operation

Operational and planning control

Design

Procurement

Performance evaluation

Monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation of energy performance and the EnMS

Internal audit

Management review

Improvement

Nonconformity and corrective action

Continual Improvement

Part B Contents: ISO 50001:2018 Analysis

Introduction to ISO 50001

General

What is ISO 50001?

Purpose of standard

How does it work?

Benefits

Certification

What is in the standard?

Advantages of energy management systems

Cost reduction

Environmental protection

Sustainable management

Improvement of public image

Use of financial incentives

Projection of climate policies

The PDCA cycle

General

Procedure of energy management process

Example of Energy Management Process

ISO 50001:2011 versus ISO 50001:2018

Main Changes between 2011 and 2018 editions

Changes due to the adoption of HLS

Changes related to energy management

Other changes to be considered

Clause-to-clause comparison table

Analysis of ISO 50001 requirements

Elements of ISO 50001:2018

Relationship between energy performance and the EnMS

Terms & Definitions (§3)

Context of the organization (§4)

Leadership (§5)

Planning (§6)

Support (§7)

Operation (§8)

Performance evaluation (§9)

Improvement (§10)

Case studies

Reducing energy consumption of an electronics factory’s lighting system

Compressed Air Systems

Saving energy at a food processing plant

Part C Contents: ISO 50001:2018 Lead Auditor

The Audit

What is an audit?

Why Audit?

Audit Types

Audit steps

Audit Plan

Developing Checklists

Opening Meeting

Conducting the Audit

Closing Meeting

Audit Report

Audit Follow-up Activities

Audit programme

Establishing the audit programme objectives

Identifying and evaluating audit programme risks and opportunities

Process flow for the management of an audit programme (Ref ISO 19011)

Managing an audit programme

Audit programme Implementation

Process of collecting and verifying information

Monitoring audit programme

Improving audit programme

Accreditation & Certification

Accreditation & Certification Bodies

Certification Process

Auditor’s Performance

Auditor’s Quality

The Auditors conduct

Auditor’s Code Conduct

Auditor Characteristics

Auditor's personal behavior

Auditee’s conduct

Selecting the audit team members

Skills of audit team leaders

How to evaluate an Auditor

Maintaining and improving auditor competence

Psychological factors during an audit

Attitudes and relationships

Obstacles and communication

Space and Time issues

Body language

Cultural factors

Principles of Listening

Questions & questioning

Audit tips and techniques

Tips to trained auditor

Question Technique

Competence of the audit programme manager

Exam & Certification

Exam for ISO 50001:2018 Lead auditor

ISO 50001:2018 Lead Auditor Certificate

Teaching Methods

Detailed seminar presentations (available for download)

No. of slides: 376 slides

Terms and definitions

Resources

Reading lists and resources available in presentations

Study time allocation

Private study hours: 45

Trainer contact hours: Availability and competence of instructors upon request

Enrollment duration: 90 days (from the date of purchase)

Credits

CPD Points: 45

ECTS/ECVET Points: 1.5

Assessment methods

Hours

% contribution to final mark

% Minimum passing grade

Exam for ISO 50001:2018 Lead Auditor

1

100

60

Outcomes/Certificates

On successful completion of the course assessment, participants will be issued with a ‘Certificate of Success’

Accreditation by EOPPEP

LiberoAssurance has been accredited as a Continuous Professional Development Training Centre Level 1 by the National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications & Vocational Guidance (EOPPEP).

EOPPEP is the statutory body for the development and implementation of the Hellenic Qualifications Framework (NQF) in correspondence with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF). EOPPEP is the National Coordination Point for EQF in Greece (NCP).

Approved courses by the Central Greece University of Applied Sciences

LiberoAssurance in cooperation with the Central Greece University of Applied Sciences offers approved courses. All participants have the option to receive double certification from the University and LiberoAssurance Training Centre.

The University of Applied Sciences of Central Greece and LiberoGroup have agreed to develop a research project the purpose of which is education, lifelong learning and specialisation of persons, to facilitate their induction in the labour market using e-learning and traditional methods of training. The ultimate aim of this cooperation is the development of a post-graduate programme in collaboration with other Academic Institutions and Ministries.

Accreditation by IAS and E.S.Y.D

LiberoAssurance has been accredited by the Hellenic Accreditation System (E.SY.D) which has been appointed as the National Accreditation Body of Greece.

LiberoAssurance has been accredited by the International Accreditation Service (IAS) one of the leading accreditation bodies in the United States.